Course Details
Country:
Ireland
Institution:
University of Galway
Course Title:
Comparative Government and Politics
Course Number:
SP3139
Course Description:
This module aims to provide a comparative introduction to contemporary systems of government and the politics of states around the world. It begins by analysing the major traditions in comparative political science, comparing methodological approaches and identifying the central questions addressed in comparative research. It shall select examples of political institutions and governance from across the world in order to determine, for example, how universal certain domestic Irish political phenomenon are, what common causes they may share, and how different trajectories of political development are possible and why they occur. The module will give students a basic grasp of the comparative method, of its role in political science research, and of the usefulness of comparison in understanding our political environment.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
GOVT 328
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